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CAZ 4694

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,957 mi
Last recorded59,957 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 4694
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 59,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 59,392 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,229 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,389 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 58,146 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 58,089 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 56,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,025 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,006 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,632 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,727 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,741 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,902 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front engine mounting bolt broken causing manifold to foul chassis

radiator cooling fins rotted out

Pass 13 Oct 2007 39,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chassis rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2006 30,310 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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CAZ 4694 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAZ 4694, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CAZ 4694 registered?

CAZ 4694 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is CAZ 4694 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAZ 4694 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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